connoisseur
noun
a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste.
connoisseurs
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pluralof connoisseur.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“In partnership with Jean-Georges, we’re building a lifestyle destination that blends world-class dining, holistic wellness, and elevated service—a combination that deeply resonates with globally-recognized athletes, food connoisseurs, and art and culture enthusiasts.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
While the neighborhood used to be renowned for flannel-clad IPA connoisseurs and a thriving indie art scene, the 2010s-era hipsters who sparked the Hasidim vs.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
Others stayed put, waiting days more to get their hands on the product, while independent watch connoisseurs started working furiously to make straps that can turn the pocket watch into a more traditional wristpiece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
But in the coterie world of theater connoisseurs, Mays has earned a place among acting immortals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
They never had seen the feather-lightness that she gave to Undying, a completely fresh style—and they were connoisseurs of styles.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
